Illinois § 3.1-55-5
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3.1-55-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3.1-55-5.
Certificate of appointment. Whenever a person has been appointed or elected to office, the mayor or president shall issue a certificate of appointment or election, under the corporate seal, to the municipal clerk. All officers elected or appointed under this Code, except the municipal clerk, alderperson, mayor, trustees, and president, shall be commissioned by warrant, under the corporate seal, signed by the municipal clerk and the mayor, acting mayor, or mayor pro tem, or presiding officer of the corporate authorities. (Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 3.1-55-5
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3.1-55-5 cover?
Section 3.1-55-5 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 3.1-55-5?
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